A 1962 Imperial Crown Emerges From Canada as a Bold Statement of Virgil Exner Design

Few American cars from the early sixties carry as much visual presence as the 1962 Imperial Crown. The model came from the pen of Virgil Exner, Chrysler’s head stylist at the time, whose work rarely blended quietly into traffic. Whether a viewer admires or dislikes his approach, the design leaves an unmistakable impression.

A recent Barn Finds feature highlights an example of this car found north of the border, in Canada. Details on its condition, history, and asking price remain limited in the source material, but the discovery itself is enough to draw attention from enthusiasts who follow Exner-era Mopar products.

For collectors, the 1962 Imperial sits at an interesting point in the brand’s timeline. It is a reminder of a period when styling decisions were made boldly and cars were expected to make a statement before anything else. This Canadian find adds another survivor to the short list of examples still turning up in unexpected places.